Highways to hell: How Buhari can avert fuel tanker tragedies on Nigeria’s highways

Highways to hell: How Buhari can avert fuel tanker tragedies on Nigeria’s highways

The spate of fuel tanker explosions on Nigerian highways is getting curious by the day, once again, raising questions about what has became of the rail-line projects of past administrations as an alternative routes to Nigerian highways. Nigeria bemoans losses everyday caused by heavy duty vehicles on the nation’s highways but yet nothing concrete is being done to alleviate the problems, a situation which postures the nation as one whose leaders play the fiddle while the country burns. Otherwise, the leadership of any serious country would call a spade by name and tackle the issue head-on.
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MTN Project Fame is back

MTN Project Fame is back

This year, thousands of young talents will fight to get into the prestigious Project Fame Academy, where superstars are made, to be tutored by the best in the music and entertainment industry. For this Season, a major innovation that encourages participation from the comfort of one’s home has been introduced.

Police, hotel taken to court over staff’s death

Police, hotel taken to court over staff’s death

BENIN—The family of late staff of Protea Hotel, Benin, Mr. Chibuike Ede, who was alleged to have died in an accident while still in the custody of police in Benin, has instituted legal action against the Police, the Inspector General, Police Service Commision, Edo State Commissioner of Police and management of Protea Select Emotan Ltd for gross negligence.

Gunmen kill 13 villagers in Kaduna communities

Gunmen kill 13 villagers in Kaduna communities

Reports from Katsak village of Jema’a local government area of Kaduna state say that about nine persons were killed by unidentified gunmen, in the early hours of Thursday.

Accept democracy as a way of life, Buhari tells Nigerians

Accept democracy as a way of life, Buhari tells Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday urged Nigerians to accept democracy not as a system of government but as a way of life in order to ensure development of the country. He spoke in Daura when he paid a courtesy call on the Emir, Alhaji Umar Faruk Umar, after attending the Juma’at prayer. According to the […]

Ambode reiterates commitment to primary healthcare

Ambode reiterates commitment to primary healthcare

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday hosted a delegation from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation where he assured of the readiness of the State to support the new integrated health delivery programme of the Foundation as part of measures to improve access to Primary healthcare for Lagosians.

ENUGU: Gov. Ugwuanyi’s peace and development initiatives

ENUGU: Gov. Ugwuanyi’s peace and development initiatives

Just recently Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State played host to journalists in Enugu at the Government House to interact with them, brief them on his action plans for the state and also give an insight into his administration’s approach towards achieving a harmonious relationship amongst the political class in the state.

Ugezu J Ugezu set to launch album in Virginia

Ugezu J Ugezu set to launch album in Virginia

“This is a great song folks, I can’t help nodding my head and tapping my feet listening to the great melody of this song which is rendered in Igbo language,”Oranika said. Also, known as Mr. Surplus, Ugezu is one of the respected film directors with so many movies to his credit. Despite directing English movies, Ugezu did not forget where he comes from as he delved into new territory: Igbo language music.

I always study young artistes to learn from them – Azeezat

I always study young artistes to learn from them – Azeezat

I do not like to comment on issues that seem judgmental, because I’m not walking in some people’s shoes. So, I do not know how or where it pinches them. We all have challenges, and sometimes we cannot meet them. Some people may not have the required talent. But again, I don’t think making it is all about talent. Sometimes, it’s also because there are no stable structures to sustain creativity.

Mahansa:  The things that are wrong with today’s music

Mahansa: The things that are wrong with today’s music

“In a time when the world is battered by religious wars, racism, neo-colonialism, terrorism, scam, demise of values, and other negative elements, AFROCIORI provides hope and answers to certain vital questions relating to the aforementioned issues, giving a deeper meaning to life.”

Nollywood films for OSCAR  2016

Nollywood films for OSCAR 2016

The 12-man Nigerian committee seeks Nigerian films whose themes relate to the country and are predominantly in language other than English and Pidgin English. Unfortunately, most of the entries received were either in English, poorly subtitled or lacking in some technical details.